Tryn Rose Seley’s 15 Minutes of Fame is wisdom delivered elegantly. Her idea is so simple even a caregiver can do it! The best ideas are often so simple we knock ourselves on the head and ask, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Well, professional caregiver, photographer, and music[...]
Protect Those in Your Care from Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse Move Your Medications, and Create a Prescription Drug Safety Plan for the New Year This holiday season the AWARxE Consumer Protection Program encourages you to securely store medications to protect family, friends, and those in your [...]
I’m reminded of a saying sent to me by a friend– The older we get the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales worth it? YES, they’re worth it to the retailers. Every year, we read reports that retailer sales for the year depend on[...]
A new type of respite service? Assisted Vacation for Family Caregivers and their loved ones Guest article by Thomas Stern There are few things in life as sweet as the moments before leaving for vacation. The bags are packed, plans have been made, and the anticipation of spending quality time with lo[...]
It’s less than a week before Thanksgiving. I love the Thanksgiving holiday because we focus on giving thanks. Although, Christmas decorations are creeping into stores and XM satellite radio is already playing Christmas music on Channel 17, I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving. Here in the[...]
Diagnosing Dementia too early can be dangerous. For over a century, dementia could only be diagnosed after autopsy. This left millions of people with dementia and their families confused and uncertain as to what was going on. Today, thanks to the advancements in research, people can receive a nearly[...]
It Pays to Go to School A couple of childhood sweethearts, who were married and lived in the same neighborhood they were raised in, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary by visiting their old high school. They held hands as they found the desk they’d shared—the one on which he had carved “I [...]
The U.S. recognizes family caregivers in November. Initiated by the Caregiver Action Network* (formerly the National Family Caregivers Association), the U.S. recognizes family caregivers through awareness campaigns, public service announcements, and more this month. The Caregivers Voice shares the A[...]
Sometimes, a little levity helps as we honor those who have served in our Armed Forces during Veterans Day and on all days. With that, The Caregiver’s Voice shares a bit o’ humor with this “Farm Kid’s Letter.” Dear Ma and Pa, I am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother[...]
In the event I die before my mother with Alzheimer’s, what are some options for her care? Alzheimer’s Caregiver ASKS The Caregiver’s Voice… I am the sole family caregiver for my 94-year old mother who lives at home with mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Except for Alzheimer’s, m[...]
Can there be Death with Dignity for People Living with end-stage Dementia? Thirty-six million people diagnosed with dementia (mostly Alzheimer’s) worldwide face limited options for a dignified death. If you had the choice to live until the last possible moment, what would that moment look like[...]
The Angels that Come when Most Needed Guest article by Judy Fox I have grown to be a caregiver during the last four-plus years. It began while I was visiting my mom for ten days. She was getting weaker and weaker. I took her to the hospital. She had a restricted aortic valve. Before this, she was li[...]
